Erminio Garcia Sr. age 75 a lifetime resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Las Vegas, NM.
He was born on March 21, 1940 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Manuel Garcia and Bersabe Medina Garcia.
He enjoyed spending quality time with his family, loved to train, breed and race horses. He had a love for animals. Erminio was councilman for the 1st council of the city of Las Vegas after unification and was the County Assessor. He worked as a security guard for NMHU and the UWC. He attended West Las Vegas High School where he enjoyed and excelled in basketball and football. He also owned an auto mechanic shop.
A Catholic, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
He was preceded in death by his son: Erminio "Ermie" Garcia, Jr.; parents: Manuel and Bersabe Garcia; grandparents: Frank and Irene Medina; Roman and Anastacia Garcia; mother-in-law: Helen Garner; brothers-in-law: Mike Garner and Frankie Gallegos; sister-in-law: Sarah Steinberg.
He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Garcia; daughter: Diana Garcia; son: Lawrence Garcia and wife Brenda and their children Lawrence, Lauren and Estevan; son: Kenneth Garcia and children: Brandon, Kendall and Jordan; granddaughter: Evelyn Garcia; sisters: Eloisa Lucero and husband Cecilio; Ester Garcia; brother: Manuel Garcia and wife Silvia; sisters-in-law: Caroline Hernandez and husband Mike; Christine Garner, Dorothy Lujan and husband Gerald; Cathy Montano and husband Joe; JoAnn Padilla, Nancy Montano and husband Johnny; brothers-in-law: Bobby Gallegos and wife Angie, Freddie Gallegos and wife Vita, Charlie Gallegos and wife Patricia; numerous: nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:00am at Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date.
Please visit our website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the online register book.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM. 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511